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| Brand | Samsung |
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| Model | PM893 |
| Capacity | 7.68 TB |
| Usage Class | Enterprise/Read-Intensive |
| Host Interface | SATA 3.0 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Total Interface Bandwidth | 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch 7mm |
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| NAND Flash | Samsung V6 (128L) TLC |
|---|---|
| Drive Writes Per Day | 1 |
| Total Bytes Written | 14016 TBW |
| Sequential Read | 550 MB/s |
|---|---|
| Sequential Write | 520 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | 98000 |
| Random Write IOPS | 30000 |
| Average Latency | 140 μs |
| Mean Time Between Failures | 2 Million Hours |
|---|---|
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate | 1.0×10⁻¹⁷ |
| Power Loss Protection | Yes |
| MPN | MZ7LH7T6HMLA |
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Compared with MZ7LH7T6HMLA, the Samsung PM893 MZ7L37T6HBLA upgrades to Samsung V6 (128L) TLC, giving you a newer flash generation in the same 7.68TB SATA 6Gb/s form factor while still saturating the interface at 550/520 MB/s and up to 98K/30K IOPS. Its unique value is as a low-risk, drop-in refresh for enterprise SATA fleets, combining 1 DWPD and 14,016 TBW to extend service life for read-centric virtualization, boot, and content-delivery tiers without changing the server backplane.
With an endurance rating of 14,016 TBW and 1 DWPD, the MZ7L37T6HBLA is designed to handle writing its full capacity once per day across its warranty usage profile, making it well suited for sustained enterprise workloads. In typical server or system-drive deployments where daily writes are usually well below this level, it can support long-term operation with substantial margin, including many years of reliable use as a boot or application drive. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during an unexpected power interruption, reducing the risk of corruption or incomplete writes. Its UBER of 1.0E-17 indicates an extremely low unrecoverable bit error rate, supporting high data integrity in business-critical environments, while the 2 million hour MTBF further reflects a design built for dependable continuous operation.
1. The SATA 3.0 interface ensures broad compatibility with mainstream enterprise servers and storage arrays, making this drive a low-risk upgrade for large-scale refresh projects.
2. Its sequential read performance helps accelerate boot storms, dataset loading, and backup recovery workflows where steady streaming throughput matters most.
3. Strong random read capability enables faster response for virtualized databases, metadata-heavy applications, and high-concurrency OLTP environments.
4. A 1 DWPD endurance profile is well suited for read-centric enterprise workloads that still require predictable lifespan and manageable replacement costs over the service term.
5. Samsung’s V6 128-layer TLC NAND, combined with low typical latency, supports dense, power-efficient storage with consistently quick access times for business-critical applications.
Lower capacity reference: 3.84 TB Higher capacity reference: None in the same PM893 series; 7.68 TB is the highest standard capacity point. Capacity positioning analysis: At 7.68 TB, the MZ7L37T6HBLA represents the sweet spot of the series for buyers who want meaningful capacity expansion without changing the familiar enterprise SATA performance profile. Compared with 3.84 TB, it provides much more room for VM images, database logs, and growth reserve, reducing near-term refresh pressure. Since there is no larger same-series step, 7.68 TB also serves as the practical top-end choice, offering strong cost efficiency per TB before scale-out becomes necessary. It is especially well suited for mid-size virtualization or mixed application clusters supporting around 60 to 80 general-purpose server workloads.
Q: Is MZ7L37T6HBLA suitable for a write-heavy database server?
A: MZ7L37T6HBLA can support database workloads, but with 1 DWPD it is better suited for mixed-use or moderate write-intensive environments rather than extremely write-heavy, high-churn database servers.
Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?
A: This model is rated at 1 DWPD, meaning it can sustain one full 7.68TB drive write per day over the warranty period, aligned with its 14,016TB TBW endurance rating.
Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?
A: Yes, it includes power loss protection. PLP helps preserve in-flight data and metadata during unexpected outages, which is critical for maintaining data integrity and reducing corruption risk.
Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?
A: RAID recommendation depends on your priority. RAID 10 is typically preferred for database performance and redundancy, while RAID 5 or RAID 6 may fit capacity-focused enterprise storage deployments.